Frustration....still needing to finalize my work schedule

CherryHolly

I approached my bosses almost four months ago about my maternity leave/work schedule.  I still have no finalized answer.  I met with them again today and was told that we would discuss in two weeks.  However, today's meeting was rather vague and did not have a good tone to it.  I have proposed a half home/half in office schedule.  They reiterated how hard it is to have someone work from home.  I'm just frustrated and a little upset.  They have allowed others in the office to work from home (for personal reasons and for pregnancy/children).  And I have been reassured that it will all work out and that they are going to work with me.  But now, today, I don't feel so sure....

I really wish I could afford to be home with my child, even if it was just part-time, but it is not an option...

I can't stress about it now or worry I guess.  I am just having faith that it will all work out and that my little bit of anxiety and worry is for nothing. 

JenMatt2010

I feel your pain, my bosses were a pain in the aaaaasssssss. My recommendation is to get all plans in writing when they agree to something...even if you just do a follow up email and say, per our meeting this morning, my maternity leave will be xyz...just wanted to make sure we're all on the same page! That way if anything is questioned later you'll have something to back you up

StayingSecret

What good, for them, will it be for you to work from home?  Not being snarky, but that's how you have to sell it.  I can see them allowing it (just to be nice and accomodating) on a short-term basis when there are personal crises and pregnancy concerns, but long term, they need to win too.

And you'll still need daycare when you work from home, so make sure that's what you really want.  It works great for some people, depending on the job.  For me, it's just easier to go into the office, get my stuff done and get home. 

CherryHolly

JenMatt2010:

My recommendation is to get all plans in writing when they agree to something... That way if anything is questioned later you'll have something to back you up

 

It will definitely be in writing.  I know better than it not to be.  

CherryHolly

StayingSecret:

What good, for them, will it be for you to work from home?  Not being snarky, but that's how you have to sell it.  I can see them allowing it (just to be nice and accomodating) on a short-term basis when there are personal crises and pregnancy concerns, but long term, they need to win too.

And you'll still need daycare when you work from home, so make sure that's what you really want.  It works great for some people, depending on the job.  For me, it's just easier to go into the office, get my stuff done and get home. 

The good for them is actually less distractions for me.  When I am in office, I am constantly bombarded by other people who need assistance (other assistant's and not my bosses) which takes away time from me being able to do my actual job.  Plus I am looking for a schedule of part time in office and part time at home.  So the days I am in office will focus completely on in office work and meetings.

 I think my bigger frustration is I have been waiting for an answer for four months from them.  I gave my proposal.  Then after hearing concerns, gave three alternative proposals based on their concerns and suggestions.  I have been reassured numerous times that they are going to work with me and that it will all work out.  Now I am not going to know a decision for another two weeks and I am trying to get things organized for when she does arrive.  I think that is the bigger frustration than the schedule alone.